Bass, WV
Unincorporated community in Grant County, West Virginia
Bass is a small unincorporated community in Grant County, West Virginia. It is 7.5 miles NW of Petersburg, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 26836.
Bass at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Grant County
- ZIP code
- 26836
- Nearest town
- Petersburg (7.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 38.9483, -79.0025
Weather in Bass now
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Bass weather by the hour
Bass weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bass.
This week in Bass
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bass
What is the weather usually like in Bass?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 35.2 inprecipitation per year · 894 mm
- 21.4 insnowfall per year · 54 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bass: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MOOREFIELD 1 SSE, WV US (USC00466163), adjusted for the elevation of Bass.
Bass weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bass through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:54 PM | 10 h 49 min |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:24 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 6:01 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 56 min |
| July | 6:01 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| August | 6:28 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:24 AM | 6:39 PM | 11 h 14 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:03 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| December | 7:26 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Bass?
Bass has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-7°C).
It gets about 35.2 inches (894 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 21 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Bass is May–June and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Bass
The closest live webcam is Mount Jackson: I-81 - MM 273 - NB, 23.6 miles SE of Bass.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Bass.
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Questions about Bass
Where is Bass, WV?
Bass is an unincorporated community in Grant County, West Virginia, 7.5 miles NW of Petersburg.
What county is Bass in?
Bass is in Grant County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Bass, WV?
The ZIP code for Bass is 26836.
What is the nearest town to Bass?
Petersburg, 7.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bass?
Yes. The closest is Mount Jackson: I-81 - MM 273 - NB, 23.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bass?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Bass?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Bass?
About 35.2 inches (894 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Bass?
Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Bass?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bass have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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